March 24, 2024

Occult Forces (1943)

The film Forces Occultes (Occult Forces) was commissioned in 1942 by the Propaganda Abteilung, a delegation of Germany's propaganda ministry within Occupied France, depicting the dangers of Freemasonry and secret societies. It was directed by a former member of the Grand Orient of France, Paul Riche (aka Jean Mamy) who was executed after the war because of the film. It includes authentic footage of Masonic initiation ceremonies.

The film tells the story of the nationalist politician, Pierre Avenel, who is called to join Freemasonry, Avenel, after much reluctance and, without having much idea of ​​what goes on inside this criminal gang, accepts the request. During the course, he is faced with the corruption, schemes, and political scandals of the time. He later discovers that Freemasons are conspiring with the Jews to encourage France to wage war against Germany.